Amongst Cape Town's many attractions, there are some that are particularly worth looking at. With Rolling mountains to historical buildings, Cape Town in and around offers a magical experience.

Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens

With over 6,000 plant species to enjoy, the Kirstenbosch gardens rival renowned gardens around the world. Being one of the oldest gardens in South Africa, set on the slopes of the Eastern Cape, it combines the perfect balance of natural forest and the South African speciality - fynbos. This is deffinitely something for those that enjoy the greener side of life, featuring fascinating Medicinal Plants and amazing hiking trails.Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens

The Constantia Wine Route

Situated on gentle mountain slopes at the back of Table Mountain down towards the Cape Peninsula, the vineyards of Constantia bask in almost ideal grape-growing conditions - long sunny days, cool breezes direct from the ocean, plenty of rain during the Winter months. There are choices of where you can go, Groot Constantia is the oldest wine estates in South Africa. Visitors can go into the Manor House, a wonderful example of classic Cape Dutch architecture along with some very special pieces that reflect there history. The estate also offers offers wine tastings and cellar tours, including keeping the glass as a souvenir. Klein Constantia wines are grown, made and bottled on the estate, and they produce some excellent Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon wines.Buitenverwachtingscellar includes some of the most up-to-date wine producing equipment i n the Cape.Rated among the Top 10 Restaurants in South Africa, the restaurant offers wonderful food in a superb setting overlooking the surrounding vineyards. Steenberg, Today, the original homestead is in the style of an 18th Century farm, and has been declared a National Monument. believing in 'Quality rather than Quantity',they ensure optimum wine producing potential.The Constantia Wine Route  

Historical Buildings and Museums

There is a vast amount of history and culture in the Cape, this is displayed all around Cape Town in places such as their Historical Buildings and Museums. District 6 Museum,

District 6 used to be a vibrant mixed race community, but in 1966 it was declared an all-white zone, and the black and coloured residents were moved out into townships. Today, the museum is a collection of memorabilia and personal photos.Castle of Good Hope, with its unusual pentagon shape, is one of the oldest European buildings in South Africa, and was constructed between 1666 and 1679. Today the views from the castle battlements now overlook parts of the city centre. Houses of Parliament, This became the National Parliament in 1910 and dates back to 1884. The City Hall completed in 1905, this building is made of sandstone, imported all the way from Bath in the UK. Sir George Martin, who constructed the organ at St. Paul's Cathedral in London, is responsible for its design. Slave Lodge, This used to house the slaves who worked in Company's Garden, who were mainly imported from Madagascar, India, Indonesia and other parts of Africa. The Crypt, Cape Town's historic meeting place beneath St George's Cathedral. Crypt was used for choir practice and clergy vestry, but during the Apartheid years it became a famous meeting place where racial and social differences were ignored. Today, it is now a restaurant and a lively Jazz venue in the evening. Other Museums and Galleries include, Maritime Museum, Museum of Gold and South African National Gallery houses.

Robben Island

Robben Island, just off the coast of Cape Town, is famous for its history as a place of exile, banishment, isolation and imprisonment. From 1960, the island became known worldwide as the brutal gaol for political prisoners who opposed the apartheid regime in South Africa. Nelson Mandela and Robert Sobukwe, the leader of the Pan-Africanist Congress.In 1997, the Robben Island Museum opened to the public, and in 1999, the island was declared a World Heritage Site.  'highlight' of the tour to Robben Island  is a visit to the former maximum security prison, including the small cell where Nelson Mandela was held for 18 years. Also included is a 45 minute bus tour around the island, which includes a visit to the limestone quarry where prisoners laboured daily. The boat trip between Cape Town and Robben Island provides an opportunity to see a wide variety of seabirds and marine mammals, Once on the island, you will be able to see some of the 23 species of mammals and is home to about 132 bird species.

Township Tours

Townships grew very rapidly around every town and city during the apartheid regime, when the black and coloured population were moved out to live in separate areas. A tour will generally visit 2 or 3 different areas, to give you a better appreciation of the varying degree of housing conditions in the townshipand the way in which these people live.

The townships are being transformed,and now have modern schools, clinics, electricity and clean running water, liveable homes and sports facilities.  Community projects encourage local youngsters to express themselves through art and crafts . This is an educational trip that anyone would enjoy but is not for the faint hearted and cannot be done without a guide.Township Tours